Is this a stock or aftermarket fuel cell? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigCarl · 05-07-2014, 04:53 PM

Its in a 1972 Blazer CST, PO had dropped in a 454 with a Quadrajet, but instead of a manual pump, there is an electric pump.

I am wondering if this is a factory fuel cell/tank or an aftermarket one. If so, is it larger than the stock 21 gallon or the same size?

Will a stock fuel sender fit into this, or do I have to use something else?

I am planning on converting back to a manual pump.

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swyfor5 · 05-07-2014, 05:20 PM

Not stock for sure!

bouncytruck · 05-07-2014, 06:41 PM

not stock

**truckster** · 05-07-2014, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCarl

I am planning on converting back to a manual pump.

I think you mean a mechanical pump.

But, seriously, is there a reason you don't like the electric pump?

BigCarl · 05-07-2014, 09:47 PM

Yes, I meant mechanical pump.

I want to go back to mechanical pump because I don't know how old the electric pump that is on the vehicle is and how much longer it will last. When I went to start the vehicle, the pump was running but not pushing fuel and I had to put gas in the tank to bring it up to a level where the pump was picking it up. The sender unit is not correct for the vehicle because my fuel gauge sticks at the 3 o'clock position but moves back and forth if you shake the vehicle.

So, I figure, if I am going to change the tank, the sending unit, the hose and replace the electric pump anyways, I will just go back to the stock mechanical pump.

$40 for a pump and $10 for the push rod works for me.

05-07-2014, 04:53 PM	#1
BigCarl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 170	Is this a stock or aftermarket fuel cell? Its in a 1972 Blazer CST, PO had dropped in a 454 with a Quadrajet, but instead of a manual pump, there is an electric pump. I am wondering if this is a factory fuel cell/tank or an aftermarket one. If so, is it larger than the stock 21 gallon or the same size? Will a stock fuel sender fit into this, or do I have to use something else? I am planning on converting back to a manual pump. From rear [IMG][/IMG] Driver's side [IMG][/IMG] Passenger's Side [IMG][/IMG]

05-07-2014, 05:20 PM	#2
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Is this a stock or aftermarket fuel cell? Not stock for sure!

05-07-2014, 06:41 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Is this a stock or aftermarket fuel cell? not stock __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-07-2014, 09:47 PM	#5
BigCarl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 170	Re: Is this a stock or aftermarket fuel cell? Yes, I meant mechanical pump. I want to go back to mechanical pump because I don't know how old the electric pump that is on the vehicle is and how much longer it will last. When I went to start the vehicle, the pump was running but not pushing fuel and I had to put gas in the tank to bring it up to a level where the pump was picking it up. The sender unit is not correct for the vehicle because my fuel gauge sticks at the 3 o'clock position but moves back and forth if you shake the vehicle. So, I figure, if I am going to change the tank, the sending unit, the hose and replace the electric pump anyways, I will just go back to the stock mechanical pump. $40 for a pump and $10 for the push rod works for me.



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